Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ajinomoto

Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken is a food from Ajinomoto. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient composition includes several processed components like monosodium glutamate and high fructose corn syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of enriched flour and sugar indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains pork and chicken meat, providing a source of protein.
  • Includes cabbage and onions, contributing some vegetable content.
  • Uses canola oil, which is a common cooking oil with moderate health implications.
  • Incorporates garlic and ginger, which can enhance flavor naturally.

Concerns

  • Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • High fructose corn syrup is present, indicating added sugars that may affect health negatively.
  • Enriched flour is used, which is a processed ingredient with lower nutritional value compared to whole grains.
  • Includes gelatin, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or those avoiding animal products.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3274111

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Allergens detected: wheat , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Ajinomoto — Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cabbage, water, pork. See the Ingredients section above.
Ajinomoto — Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ajinomoto — Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains pork and chicken meat, providing a source of protein.; Includes cabbage and onions, contributing some vegetable content.; Uses canola oil, which is a common cooking oil with moderate health implications.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: wheat, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High fructose corn syrup is present, indicating added sugars that may affect health negatively.; Enriched flour is used, which is a processed ingredient with lower nutritional value compared to whole grains.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Ajinomoto — Japanese Style Gyoza Pork & Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ajinomoto products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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The ingredient composition includes several processed components like monosodium glutamate and high fructose corn syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of enriched flour and sugar indicates a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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